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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 884.94 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 884.94 and 510.48 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 884.94 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/884.94 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 884.94 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 451,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,744.17/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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